About Sleep Disorders

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the most frequently seen sleep disorder. OSA is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. An “apnea” is an event where the patient stops breathing. This can happen upwards of 100 times per night in severe cases.Learn more about Sleep Apnea.

Insomnia

Insomnia, the most common sleep complaint, is the feeling that you have not slept well or long enough. Insomnia is seen in different forms. Most often it is characterized by difficulty falling asleep (taking more than 30 to 45 minutes), awakening frequently during the night, or waking up early and being unable to get back to sleep.Learn more about Insomnia.

Narcolepsy

Now and then, everyone can be sleepy at times during the day for many reasons. But, if you continually experience excessive daily daytime sleepiness — sometimes expressed as tiredness, lack of energy, and/or irresistible sleepiness — you could be suffering from another little-known, chronic sleep disorder called narcolepsy.Learn more about Narcolepsy.